How to wean your toddler off a tablet

It always starts with good intentions. Your toddler is fussy or irritable, and you've seen how the tablet calms them down. Why not hand it over for a few minutes to prevent a tantrum while you get dinner ready? It's a scene that plays out successfully in many households everyday, but the short-term victory may lead to a major parenting challenge in the future, according to new research.The study, which appeared in JAMA Pediatrics, found that more tablet use at age three-and-a-half was associated